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Battery Disconnect
Prerequisite Only This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

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This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn't meant to be used alone.

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    1. Battery Disconnect, Unfasten the lower case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Battery Disconnect, Unfasten the lower case: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • If your device has a nano‑SIM card tray on the back edge, remove it before starting your repair.

      • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the eight captive screws securing the lower case.

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    2. Battery Disconnect, Insert an opening pick: step 2, image 1 of 2 Battery Disconnect, Insert an opening pick: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Insert an opening pick between the lower case and the chassis on the front right edge.

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    3. Battery Disconnect, Release the front clips: step 3, image 1 of 3 Battery Disconnect, Release the front clips: step 3, image 2 of 3 Battery Disconnect, Release the front clips: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Angle the pick down at about 30 degrees.

      • Slide the pick along the front edge to release the clips securing the lower case.

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    4. Battery Disconnect, Release the USB clip: step 4, image 1 of 2 Battery Disconnect, Release the USB clip: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Insert an opening tool between the lower case and the chassis, just to the right of the USB port on the left edge.

      • Pry the opening case up to release the clip next to the USB port.

      • It may take significant force and multiple attempts to release the clip. You will hear a popping noise when the clip releases.

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    5. Battery Disconnect: step 5, image 1 of 2 Battery Disconnect: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Insert an opening pick on the left edge above the USB port. Slide the pick all the way up to the ethernet port to release the clips.

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    6. Battery Disconnect: step 6, image 1 of 2 Battery Disconnect: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Insert an opening pick on the right edge near the corner.

      • Slide the pick along the right edge all the way to the HDMI port to release the rest of the clips.

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    7. Battery Disconnect: step 7, image 1 of 3 Battery Disconnect: step 7, image 2 of 3 Battery Disconnect: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • Lift the lower case from the chassis and remove it.

      • During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your laptop and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your laptop back down before you continue working.

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    1. Battery Disconnect, Disconnect the battery: step 8, image 1 of 3 Battery Disconnect, Disconnect the battery: step 8, image 2 of 3 Battery Disconnect, Disconnect the battery: step 8, image 3 of 3
      • Grip the pull tab on the battery connector with your fingers and gently pull away from the socket to disconnect it.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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